List of signs and symptoms of pregnancy

Signs and Symptoms of a Tubal Pregnancy

Detecting tubal pregnancy, also known a ectopic pregnancy, early makes complications less likely, so awareness of the symptoms is essential. According to MedicineNet, symptoms of tubal pregnancy may arise about six to eight weeks after your last missed period, although in some cases it may be later depending on where the blastocyst implants.

Normal Pregnancy Symptoms

According to Mayo Clinic in its earliest stages, ectopic pregnancy is likely to present just like any other early pregnancy. You may experience these normal early pregnancy symptoms including a positive pregnancy test. These symptoms can alert you that you are pregnant, but they do not allow you to differentiate between a normal and tubal pregnancy. As the pregnancy progresses, however, other symptoms may occur.

Vaginal Bleeding

Approximately 10 percent of all women experience vaginal bleeding during their pregnancy. While this may be a normal occurrence, such as in the case of implantation bleeding, it could also signal something is wrong, such as ectopic pregnancy. During tubal pregnancy, vaginal bleeding may appear abnormal. It may be heavier, brighter red, darker, or less viscous than normal menstrual blood. It may also come and go intermittently or flow continuously. In general, bleeding associated with ectopic pregnancy will occur six weeks or longer after your last normal period. If abnormal bleeding occurs, or you experience it along with other symptoms of tubal pregnancy, seek emergency medical care.

Many pregnant women experience pain similar to menstrual cramps in the early stages of pregnancy. This cramping is almost never worse than your normal period cramping. While cramps may indicate ectopic pregnancy, according to BabyCenter, certain types of pain may be more likely to indicate you are experiencing a tubal pregnancy and need immediate medical attention:

Sharp, stabbing pain in the lower back, or side-upper abdomen

Pelvic heaviness or discomfort that occurs intermittently, consistently, or when you are coughing or having a bowel movement

One-sided pain in your pelvic or abdominal region

Shoulder pain, particularly when you lie down

Sudden onset, severe, and/or persistent pain

Cramping that is more severe than your normal period cramps

Pain or cramping associated with bleeding or other signs of ectopic pregnancy

Signs of Blood Loss

During tubal pregnancy, you may experience weakness, dizziness, drops in blood pressure, or episodes of nearly fainting. These can all indicate internal bleeding associated with tubal rupture.

Signs of shock indicate a medical emergency and are common during a fallopian rupture associated with tubal pregnancy. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you experience the following:

Clammy skin

Racing, weak pulse

Pale or ashen complexion

Rapid drop in blood pressure

Loss of mental alertness or confusion

Other Symptoms

You also may experience other symptoms including the following:

Intense rectal pressure

Bowel or bladder issues

Nausea and vomiting

A sense something is not right

Not all women experience the same symptoms of tubal pregnancy. You know what is normal for your body. If you suspect something is not normal, see your doctor or seek medical treatment, because ectopic pregnancy rupture is a medical emergency.

Risk Factors

According to Togas Tulandi, MD, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at McGill University, the condition is the leading cause of maternal death, accounting for four to ten percent of all pregnancy-related deaths. Approximately two percent of early pregnancies are ectopic. Knowing who is at risk for ectopic pregnancy is a valuable tool for assessing symptoms associated with tubal pregnancy. If you experience the above symptoms and have any of the following risk factors, seek immediate medical attention:

A history of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

Previous abdominal surgery

Previous ectopic pregnancy

Currently using some form of birth control, such as IUD, tubal ligation or birth control pills

Reversal of a tubal ligation

You are 35 or older

You have experienced fertility problems

Seek Immediate Treatment

Tubal pregnancies cannot go full term. The further the pregnancy progresses, the more the likelihood of rupture and internal bleeding rises. Without prompt treatment, you can lose an ovary, need a hysterectomy, or go into shock and die. Therefore, tubal pregnancy is an emergency requiring immediate medical care. If you suspect ectopic pregnancy, contact your doctor right away. If you suspect rupture, call 9-1-1.

Early Signs Of Pregnancy – Pregnancy Signs And Symptoms

It's important to note that not all women experience the same pregnancy symptoms; they differ from a woman to woman. Some women experience early signs of pregnancy over a few weeks and for other women pregnancy symptoms and signs may not present at all.

A missed or delayed menstrual cycle is one of the most significant pregnancy symptoms. A woman can have many or few signs of pregnancy. The only way to get sure you are pregnant is to take a pregnancy test. Here is a list of some of the most common pregnancy symptoms and signs.

Spotting / implantation bleeding

Breast tenderness is an early sign of pregnancy. When a woman conceives, there is a rapid change in hormone levels and due to this in one to two weeks after conception she may notice that her breasts have become heavy, swollen and sore. In this pregnancy symptom, breasts may feel tender to the touch. The area around nipples also get darken. Breast tenderness can be painful, however, keep in mind that it is a normal part of pregnancy.

Morning sickness is a common and well known sign of pregnancy. This pregnancy symptom is probably the most unpleasant for many women, and if you are blessed you will escape this entirely. Morning sickness sign shows up between 2-8 weeks after conception. A woman may feel

If you do not get relief from your headache even after taking pain killers, then it can be a pregnancy symptom, and you may be pregnant. A woman can also suffer from lower backache that usually occurs early in pregnancy.

Due to extra fluids in the body and increased pressure on the bladder, a woman may feel the need of frequent urination. This pregnancy symptom can start around the sixth or eighth week after conception.

Fatigue is body's normal response to its new changing state. Fatigue can be a pregnancy symptom, which begins as early as the first week after conception.

Taste Sensitivity and Food cravings

A woman may suddenly feel like vomiting to some foods and smells and this surely indicate pregnancy symptom. Some women also report craving for certain foods when they are pregnant.

Hope above discussed early signs of pregnancy and symptoms of pregnancy help you to find out you are pregnant or not. If you are having some pregnancy symptoms listed above, then start counting the days from your previous period, you may be pregnant!

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Signs and symptoms of pregnancy

Early signs of pregnancy

For women who have a regular monthly menstrual cycle, the earliest and most reliable sign of pregnancy is a missed period. Women who are pregnant sometimes have a very light period, losing only a little blood.

Some of the other early pregnancy signs and symptoms are listed below. Every woman is different and not all women will notice all of these symptoms.

Feeling sick during pregnancy

You may feel sick and nauseous, and/or vomit. This is commonly known as morning sickness, but it can happen at any time of the day or night.

For most women who have morning sickness, the symptoms start around six weeks after their last period.

If you’re being sick all the time and can’t keep anything down, contact your GP. The pregnancy condition hyperemesis gravidarum (HG) is a serious condition that causes severe vomiting and needs treatment.

Feeling tired is common in pregnancy

It’s common to feel tired, or even exhausted, during pregnancy, especially during the first 12 weeks or so. Hormonal changes taking place in your body at this time can make you feel tired, nauseous, emotional and upset.

Sore breasts in early pregnancy

Your breasts may become larger and feel tender, just as they might do before your period. They may also tingle. The veins may be more visible, and the nipples may darken and stand out.

Peeing more often suggests pregnancy

You may feel the need to pee (urinate) more often than usual, including during the night.

Other signs of pregnancy that you may notice are:

Strange tastes, smells and cravings

During early pregnancy, you may find that your senses are heightened and that some foods or drinks you previously enjoyed become repellent. You might notice:

A strange taste in your mouth, which many women describe as metallic

That you crave new foods

That you lose interest in certain foods or drinks that you previously enjoyed – such as tea, coffee or fatty food

That you lose interest in tobacco

That you have a more sensitive sense of smell than usual – for example, to the smell of food or cooking

If your pregnancy test is negative

A positive test result is almost certainly correct. A negative result is less reliable. If you get a negative result and still think that you may be pregnant, wait a week and try again.

If you are pregnant, use the pregnancy due date calculator to work out when your baby is due.

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